Cover Supervisor - STEM Graduates Wanted

Cover Supervisor – STEM Graduates Wanted

Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Competitive daily rate
Flexibility: Daily supply, part-time, or full-time

Just graduated in a STEM subject and wondering what’s next?
Love the idea of working with young people but not quite ready to commit to teacher training?

This could be your perfect first step into the classroom.

We’re working with a range of welcoming secondary schools across Birmingham who are looking for confident, reliable STEM graduates to step in as Cover Supervisors. No teaching qualification needed, just strong subject knowledge and the confidence to lead a classroom.

What you’ll be doing

Think of it as being the calm, capable presence in the room when the teacher’s away.

• Delivering pre-set lessons across STEM subjects (no planning required)
• Keeping students focused, engaged, and on track
• Managing classroom behaviour with confidence and clarity
• Gaining real, hands-on experience in secondary schools

Why this role works so well for graduates

• A brilliant way to explore teaching before committing to a PGCE
• Flexible working, choose the days that suit you
• Opportunities for longer-term roles if you find a school you love
• Build confidence, classroom skills, and experience that schools value

We’re looking for someone who…

• Has a degree in a STEM subject (Maths, Science, Engineering, etc.)
• Is confident speaking in front of a group
• Can think on their feet and stay calm under pressure
• Has a genuine interest in education or working with young people

What you’ll get with us

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff
• Friendly, local consultant support, we’ve got your back
• Access to free CPD, including behaviour management training
• Opportunities across a wide network of Birmingham schools

Ready to step into the classroom and see where it takes you?
Drop us a message or apply today, we’ll get you booked in and ready to go.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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